Why Vilnius Airport Keeps Closing
Vilnius Airport has been forced to close multiple times. Authorities attribute these shutdowns to smuggling balloons launched from Belarus.
"So it’s not Putin….but Belarussian cigarette smugglers with collaborators inside Lithuania."
Maintaining free airspace is essential, and these incidents present an opportunity for the military to enhance their professionalism, similar to the elite Ukrainian army.
"Shot them down, drone disable attack, get smarter and sharper. The airlines landing has to be a priority in a free country. We are greater than that❗❗❗❗⚔️😇🌹"
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Author's summary: Recurrent closures of Vilnius Airport are caused by Belarusian smuggling activities, highlighting a critical need to secure free airspace and strengthen military response.